Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and an addendum opinion from the VA examiner.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed osteoarthritis of the knees did not have its onset during military service and is not etiologically related to his in-service knee injuries. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus and Morton's neuroma, are not related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is not service-connected as it was not incurred in or aggravated by service.,The Veteran's kidney cysts, lung disorder, and nerve disorders are not service-connected as they were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her left knee osteoarthritis, as the last examination was more than four years ago.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was also denied.

The Board found that the evidence does not establish an in-service event, injury, or disease relating her current acquired psychiatric disorder, peptic ulcer disease, peri-rectal ulcerations, degenerative arthritis, low back disability, and bilateral hearing loss to either of her periods of ACDUTRA. As such, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left wrist disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, diagnosed as lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and lumbar strain, is etiologically related to her service-connected right hip disability.

The Veteran's right rotator cuff tear and associated degenerative arthritis have been found to limit his shoulder abduction to 150 degrees, warranting a 20 percent disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for right knee, lumbar spine, and sinus disorders. The Veteran's in-service exposure to noise is conceded, but the evidence does not establish a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral leg disorder due to cold injury is being remanded as it was not adjudicated.,There are no chronic skin lesions, including of the scalp and neck. The Veteran's service records do not show any history or diagnosis of such conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for low back degenerative osteoarthritis and found that the Veteran's current diabetes is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected gouty arthritis. The issues of service connection for non-gouty arthritis, higher rating for gouty arthritis, SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance for the spouse, and TDIU are referred back to the AOJ.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left and right knee disabilities are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a disease or injury in service. The VA examiner found the current degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis less likely than not due to parachute jumps during active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to unavailability of inpatient records from Brooke Army Medical Center and Carswell Air Force Base. The Veteran's claim for service connection remains on appeal.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for osteoarthritis, lupus, anticardiolipin syndrome, or rheumatoid arthritis. The Veteran's current disabilities are more likely related to his post-service work history and age.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, migraine headaches, left shoulder strain with glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, left elbow strain, right elbow strain, left wrist sprain, right wrist sprain, cervical spine strain, left ankle strain, right ankle strain, and left knee strain with arthritis. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.,The Board has granted service connection for right knee strain with arthritis. The Board found that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to August 24, 2011.

The Veteran's left knee disability was granted an increased rating to 20 percent, effective from the date of the decision. Service connection for CTS of the right wrist as secondary to a service-connected condition was denied. The Veteran was awarded TDIU for the period prior to August 12, 2010.